Can we reclaim the joy of play in youth sports?
Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Dr. George Selleck, sports psychologist, author, and lifelong advocate for youth sports. From playing basketball in 1940s California to coaching at Stanford and writing about the magic of sports, Dr. Selleck shares why the journey matters more than the scoreboard.
0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Dr. George Selleck's journey
7:42 - Why kids drop out of sport
10:34 - Sporting ecosystem in America
11:45 - Choice between sports and academics
17:35 - The Complete Athlete (new book)
23:40 - How can schools prioritize physical education
26:03 - Closing
About Dr. George Selleck
https://lead2play.sportzvillage.com/about-us/
About Get-Kids-To-Play
https://sportzvillage.com/get-kids-to-play/
